One of the Finnair SkyWheel's gondolas is a VIP cabin featuring a glass floor, leather seats and Veuve Clicquot Champagne service. Booking the four-person cabin for a 25-minute ride costs 195 euros ($266), including the Champagne. less

One of the Finnair SkyWheel's gondolas is a VIP cabin featuring a glass floor, leather seats and Veuve Clicquot Champagne service. Booking the four-person cabin for a 25-minute ride costs 195 euros ($266), ... more

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The Las Vegas High Roller which opened in March, is the world's highest Ferris wheel, at 550 feet.

The Las Vegas High Roller which opened in March, is the world's highest Ferris wheel, at 550 feet.

Photo: DAVID BECKER, Associated Press

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The Las Vegas High Roller features 28 cabins that can
accommodate up to 40 people each.

The Las Vegas High Roller features 28 cabins that can
accommodate up to 40 people each.

Photo: DAVID BECKER, Associated Press

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Jen Chase looks out from one of the cabins as she rides the Las Vegas High Roller at on March 31, 2014.

Jen Chase looks out from one of the cabins as she rides the Las Vegas High Roller at on March 31, 2014.

Photo: DAVID BECKER, Associated Press

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Over in New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced plans last year for a 625-foot ride on Staten Island's waterfront. Here's what "the New York Wheel" would look like.

Over in New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced plans last year for a 625-foot ride on Staten Island's waterfront. Here's what "the New York Wheel" would look like.

Photo: Associated Press

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Here's another artist's rendering of the New York Wheel.

Here's another artist's rendering of the New York Wheel.

Photo: Associated Press

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The London Eye, at 443 feet
high, was the tallest Ferris wheel when it opened
in 1999. It's seen here illuminated on the banks of the River Thames in
London, England.

The London Eye, at 443 feet
high, was the tallest Ferris wheel when it opened
in 1999. It's seen here illuminated on the banks of the River Thames in
London, England.

Photo: Oli Scarff, Getty Images

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The London Eye is still considered the world's tallest cantilevered wheel, meaning its A-frame support is on just one side of the wheel.

The London Eye is still considered the world's tallest cantilevered wheel, meaning its A-frame support is on just one side of the wheel.

Photo: Scott Heavey, Getty Images

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The London Eye has 32 enclosed capsules, which each hold 25 passengers and rotate electronically and independently of the wheel. The wheel itself revolves at a leisurely 0.6 mile an hour.

The London Eye has 32 enclosed capsules, which each hold 25 passengers and rotate electronically and independently of the wheel. The wheel itself revolves at a leisurely 0.6 mile an hour.

Photo: Oli Scarff, Getty Images

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The 541-foot Singapore Flyer took the title of the world's tallest Ferris wheel from the London Eye, then lost it to the Las Vegas High Roller.

The 541-foot Singapore Flyer took the title of the world's tallest Ferris wheel from the London Eye, then lost it to the Las Vegas High Roller.

Photo: Mark Thompson, Getty Images

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Soon after the Singapore Flyer opened in 2008, passengers had to be rescued during a mechanical breakdown.

Soon after the Singapore Flyer opened in 2008, passengers had to be rescued during a mechanical breakdown.

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It takes about 30 minutes for the Singapore Flyer to make a complete rotation. Like the London Eye, it has enclosed, motorized capsules.

It takes about 30 minutes for the Singapore Flyer to make a complete rotation. Like the London Eye, it has enclosed, motorized capsules.

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The Cosmo Clock 21, in Yokohama, Japan, was the world's tallest Ferris wheel when it opened in 1989. It was relocated a decade later to a taller base, making its current height of 369 feet. It still has the world's largest clock. less

The Cosmo Clock 21, in Yokohama, Japan, was the world's tallest Ferris wheel when it opened in 1989. It was relocated a decade later to a taller base, making its current height of 369 feet. It still has the ... more

When the 394-foot-high Southern Star opened in Melbourne, Australia in 2009, it was the tallest Ferris wheel in the Southern Hemisphere. It also tied for fourth tallest wheel in the world. But the Southern Star soon closed over structural concerns. Owners have since decided to rebuild a new wheel. less

When the 394-foot-high Southern Star opened in Melbourne, Australia in 2009, it was the tallest Ferris wheel in the Southern Hemisphere. It also tied for fourth tallest wheel in the world. But the Southern Star ... more

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Where can you ride a Ferris wheel in little Hansel-and-Gretel-like houses? At Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany.

Where can you ride a Ferris wheel in little Hansel-and-Gretel-like houses? At Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany.

Photo: CHRISTOF STACHE, AFP/Getty Images

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The Ferris wheel is a main attraction at Munich's Theresienwiese fairground during the annual Oktoberfest festival, one of the world's largest beer festivals.

The Ferris wheel is a main attraction at Munich's Theresienwiese fairground during the annual Oktoberfest festival, one of the world's largest beer festivals.

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The Santa Monica Pier debuted a new, $1.5-million, solar-powered Ferris wheel in 2008, replacing its old wheel that was built in 1996. The new wheel stands 85 feet high and is equipped with 160,000 LED lights for some pretty cool evening displays. less

The Santa Monica Pier debuted a new, $1.5-million, solar-powered Ferris wheel in 2008, replacing its old wheel that was built in 1996. The new wheel stands 85 feet high and is equipped with 160,000 LED lights ... more